Architects and Landscape Architects

Architects and Landscape Architects design, plan and manage a wide variety of buildings and landscape areas for commercial, industrial, recreational or residential uses. They must have knowledge of spatial areas and uses as well construction factors influencing layout and design.

Average weekly hours: Average weekly hours worked for a full time Architect and Landscape Architect is 41.4 hoursEmployment by region:
The top three regions for employment as an Architects and Landscape Architect include:

Employment trends

Employment for Architects and Landscape Architects has risen by a rate of 15.9% over the past 5 years, and is expected to remain relatively steady through 2017.

Employment growth

Total employment growth over the past 5 years for male and female, employed part-time and full-time is 4,000

Gender (including full time and part time)

The percentage of males and females working full time and part time are:

Male Full Time: 60.4%

Male Part Time: 6.9%

Female Full Time: 19.8%

Female Part Time: 12.9%

Other relevant information

Duties and tasks

Create design blueprints, drawings and material options for clients to review, indicating external factors such as soil types and other developments in the area

Create design options based on intended function of the space and key factors influencing clients needs and expectations

Hire or recommend labourers or contract companies to implement design; oversee progress of work to ensure it meets design objectives and specifications

Offer estimated budget for design, materials and labour work needed for project as well as estimated construction time

Research and analyse data regarding geographical and ecological features of land, soil, vegetation and rainfall of area to determine appropriate land use and recommendations

Research spatial layouts, current costs of materials and construction and emerging practices for spatial designs and functions

Work with clients to design building or landscape of area that meets size requirements, budget and aesthetic desires appropriate for area and intended use

Skills required

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Problem Solving Abilities

Strong Visual and Oral Communication

Visual and Spatial Creativity

Working conditions

Architects and Landscape Architects typically work a Monday to Friday work week but may be required to work evenings or weekends to meet deadlines, work with clients or oversee construction progress. They may work in an office setting, workshop, or in the field surveying land and construction areas and projects.